Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 0012208658Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/58a4408cd8634fb5a0fd4fadaa335f95/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to award a sole-source contract to Metabolon Inc. for specialized analytical services related to metabolomics analyses of various human biological samples. The procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period, requiring the contractor to possess extensive expertise in metabolomics, including the analysis of over 8,000 novel metabolites and the use of advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including technical data and cost estimates, to Kasey Carroll at kasey.l.carroll.civ@health.mil by 11:00 A.M. EST on December 3, 2024, as late submissions will not be considered.

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    Kasey Carroll
    kasey.l.carroll.civ@health.mil
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